Leftist leader Tsipras’ interview

Opposition Coalition of the Left (Synaspismos) leader Alexis Tsipras on Friday clarified that his party is destined to play a leading role in the creation of a “political power of the left” in the country.

In an interview with ANA-MPA, Tsipras underlined that he will work to this end, stressing that “we have a responsibility to create the future”.

Tsipras underlined that the Parliament-represented Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA), a coalition of leftist political parties, and radical ecologists should find common ground, indirectly noting that former SYRIZA leader Alekos Alavanos is not excluded from such a dialogue.

As regards the Democratic Left, an offshoot of Synaspismos, established and headed by MP Fotis Kouvelis, he said that his “former comrades” had toiled over the decision to break away from Synaspismos, and stressed that “no one is flawless”, responding to a question on his share of responsibility.

Referring to the Communist Party of Greece (KKE), he said that the party’s showing in the recent local government elections will “strengthen intransigence”.